Ikechukwu Ugwu

PMHNP (he/him)3 years of experienceNext available

4.9 (50)

Solution oriented

Direct

Authentic

Hi! I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and I received my Master's from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. I am trained to provide holistic care and help people with various mental challenges. I will take time to listen and understand your challenges/problems in a nonjudgmental manner. After a completed detailed initial assessment, together, we will decide on treatment modalities that are right for you, ensuring your privacy and confidentiality are respected, utilizing a patient-centered approach to care.

Having worked in mental healthcare for the past five years, with extensive healthcare experience, I provide medication management and psychotherapy, ensuring patient safety in various settings.

After a completed detailed initial assessment, together, we will decide on treatment modalities that are right for you, ensuring your privacy and confidentiality are respected, utilizing a patient-centered approach to care.

First session

I know that reaching out for help may not always be easy, but please reach out to me with a brief description of your treatment goals. After a detailed initial assessment, we will decide on treatment modalities that are right for you.

Strengths

Having worked in mental healthcare for the past five years, with extensive healthcare experience, I provide medication management and psychotherapy, ensuring patient safety in various settings.

Ideal clients

I offer medication management and psychotherapy. I have many years of experience in a variety of healthcare settings, and this has shaped me to continue advocating for patients, I love working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older patients.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mental well-being is a cornerstone of health, and effective interventions are necessary to alleviate stress, depression, and anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the regulation of stress, depression, and anxiety. CBT has shown significant positive outcomes for stress, depression, and anxiety disorders. CBT-related interventions have been found to result in more substantial decreases in depression

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

Top specialties

Other specialties

Serves

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

CaliforniaLicense 95027323

Accepted insurance

Reviews and ratings

4.9 rating (50)

10 reviews

May 19, 2026

I did not enjoy this session. Seeking mental health support is already vulnerable, so it’s important to feel heard and understood. I felt key parts of my story were taken out of context, making it difficult to focus on the challenges I actually wanted to address. There was a disconnect in communication, moments that felt culturally insensitive, and the treatment plan felt generic rather than collaborative or aligned with my goals. Ultimately, trust and rapport were not established.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Ikechukwu

May 17, 2026

Professional and didn’t try to give me medicine on the first visit, I really liked that he wants to make sure and determine if i indeed do needs meds by doing more assessments.

May 2, 2026

He actually listens